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I look forward to hearing you on soundcloud Bill.     

Hi Jandle .Steve Apirana was born in 1952, in the town of Rotorua, where he lived with his three brothers, his three sisters, his Mum and his Dad, in a three bedroom house.    His start in the music business was with a band called Butler. Back in the 70's, he and his mates were what is today called Street Kids. They left home to find adventure and found themselves in Christchurch where they knew no one. They found places to sleep in cars and under bridges till they got themselves established and made a bit of money getting jobs here and there, getting into trouble and out of it. They began to frequent the large Anglican Cathedral in Latimar square on a Sunday night because if you stayed through the service you got to eat toasted sandwhiches and coffee for free afterwards, and the preacher let you go out for a smoke half way through the sermon. The young minister's son was interested in these young boys aptitude for music and arranged for them to use the churches band equipment to start a band and use the church hall to practise .Very soon they were writing their own songs and Minister son  seeing their potential became their manager and Butler was born. They toured for the next three years across New Zealand playing with such bands as Daddy Cool, Black Sabbath, Split Ends and Dragon. They became one of New Zealands most sort after bands. After a few years the boys went their separate ways.  In 1992 he moved from Christchurch with a family of his own and settled on the Sunshine Coast in the small country town of Cooran. It took six months before Steve would have time to unpack his bags as he was off again playing gigs. The decision to move to Australia came when he was invited to tour with Don Francisco around Australia. He was worried the Aussi's wouldn't like him but they loved him, in fact their response was overwhelming. And from this tour came a never ending stream of invitations to play across Australia and eventually across the world. In 1994 he was asked to sing on a recording being done by Maranatha Music in Los Angeles and in 1998 He was offered a management deal in the States, but turned it down - for personal reasons (a move to USA didn't seem like something that he wanted for his family). He felt it was better to stay in Australia, keep the family settled and travel to the States from time to time when he was invited. Over the last 20 years he has played at festivals around the world - Greenbelt in England, Flavo in Holland, Australian Gospel Music festival in Toowoomba and Parachute in New Zealand. He has played in schools across Europe, Prisons across New Zealand and churches all over the world. Steve and his wife at this time is on a 4 month tour of the UK and Europe playing various gigs. They have a grown family and grandchildren. I will attach for my American friends, Steve with a friend singing an American folk song  about a past President, William McKinley who was the 25th President of the United States

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjRVb-BOSq4

Interesting emotions in your song Beamer.     

Phill I love it when you strip back to guitar and vocals. With pictures of you doing it live and with style.     Or as the young people say here when they enjoy someones playing, your on fire.

Greetings Sir Opie
I have been diverted by other things family, 98 year old mother and so on. I have been doing a bit of  mentoring .aswell.  I do read Chordie about once a week  I havent been able to think of anything original or new to say to my fellow Chordians recently. Sir Easybeat and I meet up at our local pub about once a week he keeps me updated.  I thanketh thee for thinking of me, love to you and Dondra. I will attach a bit of Kiwi Blues by Steve Apirana a great kiwi guitarist and bluesman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmM_-05 … mp;index=3     

Happy belated Fathers Day to everyone. Bill and Neo two brilliant father day songs you put up. Bill great to see you back here on Chordie again.
Thank you guys.

Most artists (of any genre) don’t make a living with their art or get much feedback or attention.. They make a living so they can ENJOY and produce their art.  Reading your poem made me think about this three minute interview I watched recently, below with Leon Russell about songwriters and songwriting.                               
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVlmPEtNyMg

Jeff I enjoyed listening to your song on soundcloud.

TF he has mind blowing skill.. All notes are so clear.

Look forward to hearing this Jeff  I like the lyrics.

Nice one EB love that rust, dust, mold and old.